The first review from Toronto say this true-story drama is a difficult watch, but full of top-notch performances.

Word out of the Toronto Film Festival is that Timothée Chalamet could be looking at his second Oscar nomination in a row. This time the young actor is portraying a real-life addict, while Steve Carell plays his father in a performance that’s also mostly receiving praise. As for the movie around this stellar acting, Beautiful Boy is currently Fresh at 82% with just 11 reviews, and it sounds like a powerful and upsetting drama that will affect much of its audience, but it may not garner much additional awards attention outside of the acting.

Check out what the first round of critics are saying:

How powerful is Beautiful Boy?

Scrupulous and tenderly wounding — a drama that seizes and holds you. It’s a compelling movie whether or not it happens to speak to you personally.
– Owen Gleiberman, Variety

In doggedly aiming to portray this unbearable pain with rare authenticity, it has a raw, haunting power.
– Benjamin Lee, Guardian